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Roof test. Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
On the Canaries now +17OS. Aborigines Dubak, and I feel good even without a roof. It is better not to find a place for the convertible test. At the bottom of the sea is heated, but if you want to check the aerodynamics and heating the cabin with an open top, there is nothing easier to only climb the mountains of 20 kilometers of mountain serpentines and already a plus seven. The main thing is to stop in time and pull the awning.
Coloring options 911 Carrera 14. Basic non -metallic four colors black, red, yellow and white. You will have to pay 56,500 rubles for metallics. Three new colors silver GT Silver, brown Cognac metallic, and green-gold metallic metallic Lime Gold Metallic will cost 127,000 rubles already
New 911. Finally behind the wheel! I have been waiting for this moment since October last year. During the technical seminar on the track of the Porsche testing ground in Vaisakh on the new 400-horsepower Carrera S, I was able to drive only a few circles, and then as a passenger. There, I noticed a new 911 Cabriolet with a lamp with a lamp and a pretty stooped side. Probably, it was not for nothing that he caught my eye then, acquaintance with the new 911th I started with this version.
Fabric top for the convertible is offered in four versions of the color of black, dark blue, red-raspberry and brown. The roof drive, of course, is fully automatic
Literally a twenty-minute driving southwest of the international airport of the Grand Canarius right on the coast there is a small airfield. It is for light aircraft, the length of a single strip combined with a three-dimensional autrod, only 500 meters. So, this track at our disposal is already one and a half test days. Time in bulk, at least run around.
Of the one and a half dozen test convertibles, there are two similar ones. Modifications two Carrera and Carrera S. White body red leather. Caramel skin combined with a light green color. Blue with beige, white with black and vice versa. Folding top, silver body and ceramic brakes ... Disks are at least in the stars, even in a circle white, black, silver or matte under the titanium ...
The new convertible on average by 50 kilograms is easier than its predecessor, but the body for twisting is stronger by 18%
On the left, our racing track, on the right, the transverse section of the roof in a folded position. Both resemble a ribbon -proof mechanism, right? The new roof in weight and dimensions remained almost the same as that of the predecessor, but now it is stronger and fully repeats the contours of the compartment. In a folded state, it seems visually that the hump, under which a folding awning is hidden, has become lower. In fact, no, the new convertible began to look more advantageous due to the fact that the 911 shoulder line became noticeably higher, it was required to increase it due to an increase in wheel arches. And all due to the fact that there are now 19-inch wheels in the database, 20-inch wheels are available as the option
Which one to take? I will scoop the back of the head for a long time and stop at the white 400-horsepower s-ka with PDK and standard brakes. That's it, running to the start. Just do not rush, just do not rush. I slowly roll out onto the track. Do not rush, Vitalik! I warm the tires, listen, feel. Would not break. With ergonomics is complete order. Wakes with adjustments in eighteen areas are especially cool, since they make it possible to change even the force of hugs with the help of side rollers. It would be strange if the adjustments for such a number of parameters could not have been conveniently assigned. The long road in such chairs is surprisingly good. The only thing that can disable the lower back is increased vibration load. But there is no supercar, there is a supercar.
The steering wheel (now the electric power is here) without unnecessary acuity, clean and transparent. But, it seems, the returning effort is a big is fascinated. The exhaust gurgles, grumbles and expects. Extravaganza! I’m going calmly, I indulge in steering licens. PDK shuts the programs of neither a kick nor a bonfire. Lightning fleshs are performed with jewelry accuracy.
Now you can spur. The organizers prescribed the regime of three combat circles, the fourth cooler. And in no case do not turn off the stabilization system and do not open the roof. Go!
The radiators of the cooling system are behind the side bumper grilles. In the center of the plug. An additional central radiator is relied by machines that are focused on a hot climate
64-liter tank and 135-liter trunk in front, engine and what is the engine? It can now be seen either in the picture or in the service. The hood (a cap in the form of a crescent) opens access only to the air intake, a pair of fans and the flood neck of lubrication and cooling systems
Sport mode holds the engine in good shape. Gas reactions are more acute, for street racing it is. But the track needs an extreme mode of unbridled Sport Plus passion. It automatically clamps active shock absorbers (they can be forcibly loosened by pressing a separate key) and makes a catapult out of the machine.
Carbonocramramic brakes (they can be distinguished by yellow calipers), for which 408 thousand rubles are asked. Expensive? If I had money for the 911th, I would not skimp. Of course, such brakes are much more resilient. But they are able to deliver pleasure not only on the track, but also during everyday unhurried drive. The front ceramic discs give an advantage in the mass of 3.8 kilograms each, the rear vagues vary by 3.5. It seems a little, but with an increase in speed, the inertia of the blanks grows in proportion to the speed of rotation. After all, the wheel at the same time with the disk is the same gyroscope that confront any power that seeks to get it out of balance. Less inertia is lighter and more transparent than steering. Less unsharged masses are better than comfort and controllability. On the 911th it is very noticeable
My Carrera S with a Sport Chrono package, which means that acceleration to 100 km/h has 4.3 seconds in Sport Plus mode! Here the power unit is no longer only rampant, he takes in one place and simply drags you on the track for him. Just have time! The arrow of the tachometer rushes in the zone between the peaks of the moment and power. Responses on the gas razor. And the more actively you work with the right pedal, the faster the transfers are replaced and the tinsel clutch of the pre -sequential PDK are turned on. The logic of switching and automatic bitterings erect steering petals to the rank of meaningless rudiments. And really, why are they, if automation does everything perfectly? I answer why, to amuse pride are two, and to learn this time.
Stabilization cannot be turned off ...
... do not lower the roof ... Do not put on white, fitting not to wear ... I put it on the diaper, ready for flight ...
On this track, the 400-horsepower s-ka is clearly crowded. The speed at the end reaches a maximum of 170 km/h. But now I pass every circle faster and faster. Even in extreme turns there is not a hint of any rolls of the PDCC system (Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control), it is offered as an option for 154,000 rubles. PDCC rolls are opposed using hydraulic cylinders, which are installed instead of racks of reptile stability stabilizers. Due to the fact that the car does not fall on the side, the tires always occupy the optimal position relative to the roadway, as a result, the behavior in the turns is more reliable, and the speed of passage is higher. PDCC intervention is always adequate to the speed of the bend. It is interesting that the hydraulic cylinders in the turn are loaded with stabilizers even with some advancing. At high speeds with rectilinear motion, the hydraulic cylinders almost completely bloom, this is necessary to ensure the best comfort, so the vibrations of the wheels are less transmitted to the body and wheels of another side.
Options for performing the salon as much as nine. Among them are versions with partial skin decoration and two two -tone versions. You can combine the colors of the finish as you like.
Three versions of acoustic systems are provided: regular, Bose (68,000 rubles) and Burmester with 12 speakers (210,600 rubles). The latter sounds very detailed, airy, but too elegant. The ascetics and connoisseurs of the natural transmission of the sound palette, most likely, will not be to taste. Resonance volume
the low -frequency systems of the system are body structures in the windshield (previously subwoofers were hull). The new audio system has saved about five kilograms of mass. The audio system, in addition to a three -lane timbreb, has a pre -installation that simulates voluminous sound and modify the sound depending on the position of the roof. For example, when the roof opens, the bass component automatically intensifies
We were not recommended to disconnect the system of dynamic stabilization. But I still did it. Nothing can compare with the pleasure of pulling the rear -wheel drive 911 sideways in a spectacular drift. And what was discovered at the limit? The habits of the new 911st have become more average. An increase in the base by 100 mm and the movement of the engine to the center relative to the rear axle by 70 mm was not in vain. Now in extreme turns of Carrera, it demonstrates insufficient and neutral rotation with great hunting. To break it with a thrust in a skid with disconnected stabilization is easier! But if earlier the rear axle rolled everyone (I almost managed to take the steering wheel, I slightly overdo it with gas at the exit of the turn and hello, a turn), now everything is different. Car physics is different, the front axle is loaded more. And the pendulum, in the form of a power unit hanging behind the rear axle, decreased. Hence the character of the seventh generation is less obstinate. And it is right. So safer both on the track and on the slippery snowy road. Is it not from here a decrease in the circle of a circle on Nurburgring by 14 seconds compared to the previous generation? I want to devour the turns again and again. But it's time to cool ...
The more flexible character was still due to control of the traction vector on the rear axle. On versions with a mechanical box, there is a self -blocking differential PTV (Porsche Torque Vectoring), it provides a degree of blocking 26% under the thrust, and 22% when discharging gas.
Four seats are available to order. The simplest basic with mechanical adjustments in four areas. A similar option with electric drives will cost 38,500 rubles. Wakes with more developed lateral support, electro -regulations in 14 areas and memory will cost 108,500 rubles, there is already an adjustment of the pillow along the length. The coolest sports seats with adjustment in 18 areas (including adjusting the lumbar support and side rollers), they cost 173,500 rubles. For all seats options, heating and ventilation are optionally offered.
The windproof screen behind the front seats is now rising automatically, earlier it had to be installed manually
Versions equipped with an automatic PDK box have a more advanced distribution system of torque PTV Plus. At the entrance to the turn and in the turn of the ABS, using wheeled brake mechanisms, slows down the inner wheel. As a result, the moment is redistributed in favor of the external more loaded wheel. Due to the difference in traction, there is a moment of screening (around the vertical axis), and the car is on the rear axle on a given path. In order to align the angular velocities and craving on the leading wheels, when the pilot begins to accelerate during the exit from the turn, the electronic -controlled differential blocking comes into effect. By the way, it seemed that versions with a mechanical box and a mechanical PTV self -block under gas are more willing to go in a skid than variations with PDK and more advanced PTV Plus. So, if you want more extremely, choose a version with mechanics.
To lay out the roof, as before, it takes 13 seconds. You can do this on the go. The drive operates at speeds up to 50 km/h. The mobility of the kinematics of the roof provides a hydraulic system with four working cylinders
911 Carrera Cabrio received belts with pyrocrators, six airbags and ISOFIX mounting in the rear places. Frontary airbags are two -stage. The head and neck during lateral clashes protect the pillows integrated into the door. The chest is protected by pillows built into the backs of the seats.
In case of a threat of overturning due to the rear seats in a couple of hundredths of a second, under the influence of powerful springs (they are always in a compressed state), power arches of security are shot. When overturned by the trigger, special pyropatrons are a trigger for the system, they serve to unlock fixers holding the arcs in the lower position. In the upper position, after the shot, the arcs are fixed tightly, becoming part of the power structure, they are ready to take on loads during an overkill. The arcs, by the way, are shot even when the roof is closed, in this case they break part of the fabric tent and break down (for this there are special boys on the ends) the rear glued glass
I transplant into Carrera S with ceramic brakes. Wow! The steering wheel drive is easier, more pleasant and noticeably informative! Later, on mountain serpentines and autobahns it turned out that this version was, in addition, it was smoother. Strange, because the chassemers still said in Vaisakh that the settings of the chassis of the 911s are identical. Is there really such a difference that ceramic brake discs give? Yes. Exactly! The engineers confirmed my assumptions later at dinner: ceramics are not only more resilient in itself, it still significantly revives the steering wheel drive and makes Carrra more comfortable.
And what about the roof? In an unfolded state, even on our cars, which did not differ in high mileage (a maximum of 4000 kilometers), the door seals creaked in some places. Not deadly, but there is little pleasant. Without a tent, you can safely move at speeds up to 110 km/h. And even in +17OC a two -zone climate is enough for heating the riders. After the line at 110, even with a windproof screen raised in the cockpit, the wind begins to walk. The only thing I miss here is the hot air deflector to the neck, as, for example, Mercedes Slk.
In general, work on the new generation of Carrera was done considerable, and it was a success. Preserving the canons and family traits, the creators raised nine one one step higher. It has become clearer, more logical and faster. The main thing is that the posterior hole is now a little tamed for the sake of safety. The start of sales Porsche 911 Carrera in Russia took place on February 17. The cost of Carrera Coupe in the database is 4,415,000 rubles, Carrera S 5 093,000 rubles. We will begin to sell the open version on March 30, and preliminary orders for it are already accepted. The 350-horsepower Carrera Cabriolet will cost at least 4,991,000 rubles, the 400-horsepower Carrera S Cabriolet of 5,669,000 rubles. And what about all -wheel drive versions? They need to wait after the premiere at the Paris Motor Show at the end of September.
Vitaly Kabyshev
Photo: Vitaly Kabyshev
Source: Auto.mail.ru
